DONETSK, Ukraine – Kiev on Sunday blamed separatist militias in Ukraine’s east for shattering a unilateral cease-fire announced less than 48 hours ago by President Petro Poroshenko after they instigated fresh clashes with the government’s military forces.
“In response to the peace restoring initiative, the gunmen and terrorists launched continued armed attacks, blatantly violating the truce,” read a joint statement by Ukraine’s defense and foreign ministries released Sunday evening local time.
Fighters from the self-styled Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics launched assaults against Kiev’s “anti-terrorist operation” forces in several cities throughout the eastern regions, firing automatic weapons, mortars and rocket-propelled grenades at Ukrainian positions, including military bases and roadblocks. Read more...
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